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Anuthин Declares Those Who Encroached on Freedom Beach for Decades Must Face Prison; Built 300-Step Staircase Without Government Knowledge
Prime Minister Anutin vowed tough penalties for those illegally occupying Freedom Beach in Phuket for nearly two decades, arresting perpetrators who charged tourists entrance fees and built unauthorized structures including a 300-step stair
Thai man detained in Cambodia after border disappearance
A 58-year-old Thai man from Surin province who disappeared near the Cambodia border in April while collecting forest products is being detained in Oddar Meanchey province on charges of illegal entry and military trespassing.
Anutin: Beaches in front of hotels are public
Prime Minister Anutin vowed to crack down on illegal foreign-owned businesses and hotels monopolizing public beaches on Ko Phangan, asserting that beachfront areas belong to everyone and cannot be privatized.
Kulvuthi Advances Smoothly as Picchayamol Upsets Suphanida to Reach Thailand Open Round Two
Defending champion Kulvuthi Vititsanth advanced comfortably at the Toyota Thailand Open, while lower-ranked Picchayamol pulled off an upset over higher-seeded Suphanida in women's singles at the World Tour Super 500 event.
Too Harsh: Ban on Visiting Monks at Ordination Platform Criticized; Chumphon Acting Ecclesiastical Chief Orders Investigation, Says Times Have Changed
Chumphon's acting ecclesiastical chief has criticized a temple abbot's ban on visiting monks during a funeral ceremony as "too harsh" and ordered an investigation into the dispute at Tham Pru Ta Kian Temple.
Anutin Adamant: Won't Allow Foreigners to Steal Thai Jobs or Seize Public Land - Cracking Down on Beach Order
Prime Minister Anutin vowed to crack down on illegal activities and prevent foreigners from monopolizing Thai jobs and public beaches during a visit to Koh Pangan on May 13, pledging to organize coastal areas for local residents' benefit.
Pattana Reports Hat Yai Hospital Recovery 20% Ahead of Schedule, Flood Management Systems to be Completed This Year
Hat Yai Hospital is rebuilding 20% faster than planned after flood damage, with 100 million baht in royal funding to upgrade emergency facilities and flood defenses by year-end.
Bajjo, Sukhothai FC Captain, Bids Farewell After Securing Top-Flight Status
Madagascan striker John Bajjo has departed Sukhothai FC after a decade with the club, having helped secure their top-flight status with a crucial goal in their season-saving 3-0 victory over Muang Thong United.
Pheu Thong Cable Car to Phu Kradueng Mountain Opens in February 2030
A cable car to Phu Kradueng Mountain in Loei province will open in February 2030, with environmental assessments and construction design currently underway through December 2025.
Anutin Beams with Joy as Koh Phangan Residents Welcome PM with Signs, Jokes About Kids Getting Tired Hearing His Name
Prime Minister Anutin visited Koh Phangan on May 13, where residents greeted him with welcoming signs and flowers at the pier. During the trip, he ordered improvements to aging ferry infrastructure and joked with local children about being
Pheu Thai Spokesman Urges Srettha to Stand Firm Against Influential Figures in Phuket Visit, Demands Real Solutions for Hat Yai Flooding
Pheu Thai spokesman urges PM Anutin to confront powerful figures obstructing flood investigations during a Phuket visit, demanding real solutions for Hat Yai residents still waiting for meaningful recovery six months after devastating flood
Diverse Approaches – Accelerating 'Khorat Durian' Production: Farmers' Strategy to Lock in Prices Before Market Saturation
Khorat durian farmer Somchai Chaisamrong accelerated production to May harvest, beating typical June timing to capture premium prices of 130-150 baht per kilogram before market saturation from competing Northeast orchards.